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You have been searching high and low for a new apartment that fits in your budget but is in the right neighborhood. Your life is simple so you don’t need a lot of space but you’re not sure if you want to rent a simple studio or a one-bedroom to settle in. The decision you make will have a definite impact on your life for at least a year in most cases and sometimes even longer. According to the blog A Part of Life,
“Choosing the right floor plan for you is the next step. Sure, you can save money by renting a studio instead of a multi-bedroom unit, but will it cost you your sanity?”
To make your decision you must ask yourself some very important questions and give yourself some brutally honest answers. Anything less could lead to a decision you may eventually regret.
How do You Feel About Privacy?
If you value your privacy then you may need to rethink your decision to rent a studio apartment. Even though you may save money in the long run, the chances of finding yourself frustrated and feeling closed in could take the joy out of living in such a small space. If you plan on living alone, you could make a studio space work with room dividers and other decorative pieces but you will still have to consider how you feel about entertaining guests. For couples, the fact that there is no other room, your spouse will always be there. Think very seriously about how precious is your privacy before deciding to rent a studio.
Do You Like to Clean?
Studio apartments also require you to stay on top of clutter to keep the place looking its best. It will be very easy to leave a few pieces here and there around your place and it will soon look like a disaster struck. Because of the small quarters and the lack of adequate storage you’ll have to be extremely neat in order for your place to look its best. As Tim Plaehn of Demand Media says,
“A studio apartment needs to be well organized to make living in one room comfortable. … Cleaning a studio apartment is fast, if the apartment is not too cluttered.”
If you’re a highly organized person that doesn’t mind frequently picking up when needed with the right furniture and decorations you could turn your studio into something that everyone will envy.
How to Decide
If you are the kind of person that does not like a lot of entertaining, cleaning, and keeping things organized then perhaps the studio apartment will be the right fit for you. If not then chances are you will be uncomfortable and frustrated while you’re at home. The decision on the type of place you choose will depend largely on your personality, preferences, and unique lifestyle. Always make sure that your choice will match the way you live.
Choosing the type of home you want to live in is a major decision in anyone’s life. Never make your decision based entirely on the money involved. While living in a studio will often save you a great deal of money over time you need to consider whether that savings will match the sacrifices you are making. Only you can answer that question. It is true that money can be a major factor in your choice, but those factors are easily forgotten when you are uncomfortable with your decision. However, as My New Space explains,
“There are other facets of comparison that you want to consider as well, and which relate more directly to the space you will be living in once you decide what kind of studio is right for you. … These are the kinds of things we tend to think about when we are looking for an appropriately sized studio apartment.
Studio living is not for everyone but for those that can make it work there is much reward in this simpler way of living. Ask yourself the appropriate questions and give honest answers and you’ll be sure to know whether or not studio living will provide you with a lifestyle you can be comfortable with.
“Choosing the right floor plan for you is the next step. Sure, you can save money by renting a studio instead of a multi-bedroom unit, but will it cost you your sanity?”
To make your decision you must ask yourself some very important questions and give yourself some brutally honest answers. Anything less could lead to a decision you may eventually regret.
How do You Feel About Privacy?
If you value your privacy then you may need to rethink your decision to rent a studio apartment. Even though you may save money in the long run, the chances of finding yourself frustrated and feeling closed in could take the joy out of living in such a small space. If you plan on living alone, you could make a studio space work with room dividers and other decorative pieces but you will still have to consider how you feel about entertaining guests. For couples, the fact that there is no other room, your spouse will always be there. Think very seriously about how precious is your privacy before deciding to rent a studio.
Do You Like to Clean?
Studio apartments also require you to stay on top of clutter to keep the place looking its best. It will be very easy to leave a few pieces here and there around your place and it will soon look like a disaster struck. Because of the small quarters and the lack of adequate storage you’ll have to be extremely neat in order for your place to look its best. As Tim Plaehn of Demand Media says,
“A studio apartment needs to be well organized to make living in one room comfortable. … Cleaning a studio apartment is fast, if the apartment is not too cluttered.”
If you’re a highly organized person that doesn’t mind frequently picking up when needed with the right furniture and decorations you could turn your studio into something that everyone will envy.
How to Decide
If you are the kind of person that does not like a lot of entertaining, cleaning, and keeping things organized then perhaps the studio apartment will be the right fit for you. If not then chances are you will be uncomfortable and frustrated while you’re at home. The decision on the type of place you choose will depend largely on your personality, preferences, and unique lifestyle. Always make sure that your choice will match the way you live.
Choosing the type of home you want to live in is a major decision in anyone’s life. Never make your decision based entirely on the money involved. While living in a studio will often save you a great deal of money over time you need to consider whether that savings will match the sacrifices you are making. Only you can answer that question. It is true that money can be a major factor in your choice, but those factors are easily forgotten when you are uncomfortable with your decision. However, as My New Space explains,
“There are other facets of comparison that you want to consider as well, and which relate more directly to the space you will be living in once you decide what kind of studio is right for you. … These are the kinds of things we tend to think about when we are looking for an appropriately sized studio apartment.
Studio living is not for everyone but for those that can make it work there is much reward in this simpler way of living. Ask yourself the appropriate questions and give honest answers and you’ll be sure to know whether or not studio living will provide you with a lifestyle you can be comfortable with.
